Eligibility requirements and restrictions
You must satisfy the following eligibility requirements if you are applying for a Letter of Permission:
- Be in clear academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0).
- Have successfully completed nine UOIT credit hours prior to request.
- Have the necessary UOIT prerequisite course(s).
Restrictions
In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements, the following restrictions apply:
- A maximum of 30 faculty-approved credit hours may be completed by Letter of Permission.
- Challenge for credit courses will not be considered.
- The host institution must offer university-level courses and be accredited by a recognized governing body.
- Combination of transfer and letter of permission credits cannot exceed residency requirement. See residency requirement (Academic Calendar).
- It is not recommended for a student to take a course on letter of permission in their final semester as it may affect graduation eligibility.
